Passiflora caerulea 'Bahama Blue'

Also Known As

Bahama Blue Passion Flower
Passion Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

7a-11

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Passiflora caerulea 'Bahama Blue' plant details

Passiflora caerulea 'Bahama Blue' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora caerulea 'Bahama Blue'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora caerulea 'Bahama Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

4-5" wide flowers with white petals and sepals are topped by a crown of white filaments with a light purple halo surrounding the central portion of these exotic looking flowers. Bahama Blue Passion Flower is a beautiful and vigorous free flowering selection of the Blue Crown Passion Flower, Passiflora caerulea, with all its hardiness and reliability. The nectar rich flowers are adored by larger bees and the foliage is a host to a variety of butterflies.